by Ewura Adwoa Larbi The young people of Ghana went out in their numbers on the streets of the nation’s capital with the intention to march unto and set up camp at the official presidential premises; Jubilee House. The protest took place from September 21 to 23, 2023. “Julorbi” was apparently coined as a pun …

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by Chiara Hattotuwa In recent years, Britain has witnessed a notable increase in far-right views, marking a concerning shift in its political landscape. This surge in extremist ideologies has ignited intense debates about the root causes and potential consequences of this phenomenon. From the proliferation of nationalist sentiments to the rise of anti-immigrant rhetoric, the …

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by Diyaulhaq Bin Usman The recent coup d’état in the Niger Republic has raised concerns about stability and unity in the region, particularly in relation to its neighboring country, Nigeria. Historically regarded as brothers in their shared African heritage, the current political turmoil threatens to strain this bond and even spark division and conflict. However, …

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by Chimaobi Omeye The book, ‘Has the West Lost It? A Provocation’ by Kishore Mahbubani first brought my attention to the possible dwindling power of the West and maybe the rising power of the Eastern bloc under the leadership of the Moscow and Beijing governments. The Sino-Russian partnership’s major objective is to break the power, …

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by Chimaobi Omeye The Niger Republic coup d’état of 26th July came as a shock and an opportunity to reflect on the state of democracy in the West African region. Within a few years, Niger joined Burkina-Faso, Guinea, and Mali in ousting democratically elected sitting governments. Many believe this is a time to challenge the …

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By Ian Xu Any survey of recent Canadian history will reveal that Canadian youth haven’t had much impact on politics and civil society compared with the rest of our  demographic elsewhere. This really shouldn’t be the case – democracies like ours are literally built on citizen participation. Besides, unjust, consequential discourses and practices often take …

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by Daniel Jack The rising cost of living in Australia has resulted in many members of the Australian public experiencing significant financial struggles. Contributing to this mounting cost of living in particular, is an ever-worsening housing crisis. With an expected shortfall of 106,000 homes over the next five years, the lack of affordable housing seems …

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